A record 64 teams will take part in the 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup this year, with a new format announced by the United States Soccer Federation. The 99th edition of the tournament will kick off on May 15, and below is the list of all the teams that have qualified so far:
2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
NPSL announces four of 6.5 US Open Cup berths for 2012 tournament
The National Premier Soccer League, the fourth tier of American soccer, announced Tuesday that four of its 2011 conference champions have been selected as entrants for the 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with the Western Conference determining the remaining spots through a qualifying tournament.
USSF announces monumental format changes to 2012 US Open Cup
The United States Soccer Federation has announced sweeping changes to the 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, many of which confirm reports by TheCup.us. The competition will feature a record 64 teams, including every US-based professional club in the American soccer pyramid and an elimination of the home game bidding process for the majority of the tournament.
Sources: Alterations proposed for 2012 US Open Cup bid process
Just a few days after publishing the article explaining the US Soccer Federation’s process of determining home games for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, TheCup.us has learned there is a possibility that the system will change next year.
Report: PDL selects 16 entries for 2012 US Open Cup; No qualification matches
TheCup.us has learned from multiple sources that the Premier Development League, the amateur division of United Soccer Leagues, will receive 16 berths for the 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The expanded number of berths will be dispersed, with one exception, to the top two clubs from the 2011 standings in each division.
2012 US Open Cup qualifying: Mass Premier edge Mass United, will face Battery Park Gunners in MA final
MPS will play the Battery Park Gunners in the Final later this month. The winner of that game will advance to play in the USASA Region I Open Cup Qualifying Tournament, to be held in the Spring of 2012.
2012 US Open Cup qualifying: Mass Premier Soccer thriller highlights opening round of Massachusetts tournament
Boston Olympiakos needed overtime, while Mass Premier Soccer finished extra time tied 4-4 and required penalty kicks to punch their ticket to the final four.
2012 US Open Cup qualifying: Greek American Atlas thrash Pancyprian Freedoms to regain Eastern NY crown
Keith Detelj scored a pair of goals for the Greeks who, with the win, earn their first Eastern NY Open Cup title since 2007, breaking a string of four straight by the Freedoms.
Source: 2012 US Open Cup format proposal calls for 64 teams, including all 16 US-based MLS clubs
The changes are detailed in a proposal that is awaiting final approval by Major League Soccer’s Competition Committee, which is scheduled to meet in the weeks leading up to MLS Cup.
2012 US Open Cup qualifying: Croatian Eagles win Wisconsin in PKs, earn USASA Region II berth
Ilya Ksenidi scored late in extra time and was one of five Croatian Eagles players to convert during penalty kicks as they got past the Milwaukee Kickers 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Wisconsin Open Cup final at Croatian Park in Franklin.